A co-guardian/conservator is appointed to serve along-side of the already existing guardian/conservator. Persons serving together as co-guardian have equal authority to act unless otherwise specified by the court. The court may appoint a co-guardian/conservator to start serving immediately, or to start serving upon the happening of some designated event. Instructions for adding co-guardian-conservator or successor guardian-conservator.
A petition is made to the court by a petitioner against a respondent, versus a complaint, which is filed by a plaintiff against a defendant. A petition asks the court to provide a court order, while a complaint is filed to seek damages or to get the defendant to start or stop doing something.